Neighborhoods join 'Night Out'

Tuesday, Aug. 7, neighborhoods throughout Portsmouth will join forces with thousands of communities nationwide for the 24th annual National Night Out Against Crime.

Tuesday, Aug. 7, neighborhoods throughout Portsmouth will join forces with thousands of communities nationwide for the 24th annual National Night Out Against Crime.

The event is sponsored by the National Association of Town Watch and co-sponsored locally by the Portsmouth Police Department. It will involve more than 10,000 communities from all 50 states, U.S. territories, Canadian cities and military bases with more than 34 million people expected to participate.

From 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 7, residents in neighborhoods throughout Portsmouth will lock their doors, turn on outside lights and spend the evening outside with neighbors, as well as police, fire, public works, school officials and elected officials. Many neighborhoods throughout the city will hold block parties, cookouts, parades, contests, youth activities and games.

This year, the following 15 Portsmouth neighborhoods will be participating:

The Fire Department, Public Works Department and the Portsmouth School Department are active participants. This August marks the 13th year that Portsmouth has participated in this national event. This year's event has received support from Portsmouth Regional Hospital and Sexual Assault Support Services.

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